Book Review: Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel

Synopsis from Goodreads
Title: Infinite Days (Vampire Queen #1)
Author: Rebecca Maizel
Pulication Date: August 10, 2010
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

"Throughout all my histories, I found no one I loved more than you...no one."

Those were some of Rhode's last words to me. The last time he would pronounce his love. The last time I would see his face.

It was the first time in 592 years I could take a breath. Lay in the sun. Taste. Rhode sacrificed himself so I, Lenah Beaudonte, could be human again. So I could stop the blood lust.

I never expected to fall in love with someone else that wasn't Rhode. But Justin was... daring. Exciting. More beautiful than I could dream. I never expected to be sixteen again... then again, I never expected my past to come back and haunt me...

My Review

How can I put this, when I started this book, the pace was very slow and boring, but, it all changes towards the end. Also, I was absolutely not feeling the chmistry between Lenah and Justin.

I did not like Justin; he was a bit off for me. His relationship with Lenah is not very amusing. I did not get to see their relationship build up into something wonderful; instead, it was too quick and unrealistic. There wasn't anything special between them! which actually contributed to the "boringness" of the story.

On the brighter side, though, this book holds one of the best endings I've ever read; it had an amazing climax. I really can't wait for the next book to come out.. I NEED to know what happens after the whole incident (read and u'll find out what I mean :P)! The ending actually gave the book a rating of 4 from me.. Rebecca Maizel really topped that.

What I also like about the book are Lenah's memories of her past vampire life. You could see how vicious vampires were, and not the holy ones that are now portrayed in most of the vampire books out there. Her life with the coven was a great read. I also looved reading about her relationship with Rhode "the person who turned her into a vampire". In that, I can say that their love towards each other was magical and sweet. I am team Rhode all the way.

Let us not forget about Tony, Lenah's best friend in her human days. Tony was a quite funny character. His friendship and loyalty to Lenah was one of the best!

Therefore, If you read this book, please stick to the end!
4/5

Xoxo Meera

Book Review: Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce

Synopsis from Goodreads

Title: Sisters Red

Author: Jackson Pearce

Publication Date: 3rd June, 2010

Publisher: Little Brown

Scarlett March lives to hunt the Fenris--the werewolves that took her eye when she was defending her sister Rosie from a brutal attack. Armed with a razor-sharp hatchet and blood-red cloak, Scarlett is an expert at luring and slaying the wolves. She's determined to protect other young girls from a grisly death, and her raging heart will not rest until every single wolf is dead.

Rosie March once felt her bond with her sister was unbreakable. Owing Scarlett her life, Rosie hunts ferociously alongside her. But even as more girls' bodies pile up in the city and the Fenris seem to be gaining power, Rosie dreams of a life beyond the wolves. She finds herself drawn to Silas, a young woodsman who is deadly with an ax and Scarlett's only friend--but does loving him mean betraying her sister and all that they've worked for?

My Review

This is an interesting modern retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood. Just like little Red Riding Hood, Sisters Red has a wolf, but not of any kind, and absolutely NOT like our sweet Jacob from Twilight :P. The werewolves introduced here are disgustingly evil where they tend to devour beautiful young girls to relish their undying hunger.

When their Grandmother got killed, both Scarlett and Rosie are on a mission of hunting down each and every wolf. Werewolves can be identified by their tattoos on their wrists. All of the tattoos are of unique shape which can tell you what pack the wolf is in.

During their grandmother’s attack, Scarlett was scarred, not just emotionally, but physically too. So now, Scarlett is in love with hunting; she only lives to hunt and kill every werewolf she comes in contact with. However, it is different for Rosie, she wants more than that. She wants to be a normal girl believing that the existence of werewolves are only in fairytales; she wants to fall in love, go to school, and learn stuff other than combat and fighting.

In the book, we read about their struggles of finding out their true purpose in life whether it is a normal life they seek or forever being hunters.  In addition, we get to read of their adventure in the big city where there are way more werewolves. They are on the hunt alongside their closest friend, Silas. They get to find out more about the existence of werewolves and how they’re created. However, finding out the truth is harder than expected because it is the only thing that might hinder their choices in life.

All in all, a very great read. It is one of the best werewolves book I’ve read.

5/5

XoXo Meera

Book Review: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy #1)

Synopsis from Goodreads

Title: Vampire Academy

Author: Richelle Mead

Publication Date: 2007

Publisher: Penguin Group Razorbill

St. Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . .

Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever.

My Review

AMAAZING... I can't believe I haven't even tried reading it before. Everything about it was great! the characters, the action, and the romance. Rose was a kick-ass character with her sarcasm and strength (I wasn't irritaed by her at all! perfect heroine). Lissa was sweet, but kindda creepy, Dimitri was HOT!, and Christian was handsome and dark. The storyline was captivating; definitely a page turner DEFINITELY. I know I sound so positive, but it's a great book. If the first volume is this great, I can't wait to read the others (I knw it's gonna be AWESOME)

5/5

Xoxo Meera

Book Review: The Summoning by Kelly Armstrong (Darkest Powers Trilogy #1)

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Title: The Summoning

Author: Kelly Armstrong

Publication Date: July 1st, 2008

Publisher: HarperTeen

After years of frequent moves following her mother’s death, Chloe Saunders’s life is finally settling down. She is attending art school, pursuing her dreams of becoming a director, making friends, meeting boys. Her biggest concern is that she’s not developing as fast as her friends are. But when puberty does hit, it brings more than hormone surges. Chloe starts seeing ghosts–everywhere, demanding her attention. After she suffers a breakdown, her devoted aunt Lauren gets her into a highly recommended group home.  At first, Lyle House seems a pretty okay place, except for Chloe’s small problem of fearing she might be facing a lifetime of mental illness. But as she gradually gets to know the other kids at the home–charming Simon and his ominous, unsmiling brother Derek, obnoxious Tori, and Rae, who has a “thing” for fire–Chloe begins to realize that there is something that binds them all together, and it isn’t your usual “problem kid” behaviour. And together they discover that Lyle House is not your usual group home either…

My Review

Really amazing!!! I did not expect it to be so great. Kelly Armstrong is such a great author; the book was supernatural yet so realistic. I was too involved wherein I kept imagning myself in the scences; really thrilling and amazing.

I came to love and learn to hate all of the character in which they were well developed. The story did not lag at all, it went on smoothly. Chloe is such a petite girl with great abilities which made her uniquely attractive. Derek and Simon slightly remind me of 'Sam and Dean' from 'Supernatural', though not really like them, but they were fun to read about. Tori was an annoying brat. Did not care a lot about Rae, but she somewhat has her charms. The book was well written in which it was an easy read not too complicated to understand and adapt with.

5/5 Really worth my time! can't wait to read The Awakening.

Xoxo Meera

Book Review: Evernight by Claudia Gray (Evernight #1)

Synopsis from Goodreads

Title: Evernight

Author: Claudia Gray

Publication Date: May 27, 2008

Publisher: HarperTeen

Bianca wants to escape.

She's been uprooted from her small hometown and enrolled at Evernight Academy, an eerie Gothic boarding school where the students are somehow too perfect: smart, sleek, and almost predatory. Bianca knows she doesn't fit in. 

Then she meets Lucas. He's not the "Evernight type" either, and he likes it that way. Lucas ignores the rules, stands up to the snobs, and warns Bianca to be careful—even when it comes to caring about him.  "I couldn't stand it if they took it out on you," he tells Bianca, "and eventually they would."  But the connection between Bianca and Lucas can't be denied. Bianca will risk anything to be with Lucas, but dark secrets are fated to tear them apart . . . and to make Bianca question everything she's ever believed.

My Review

Plot: Bianca attends this school called “Evernight Academy”. Her parents, who just started to teach and live there, forced her into attending that same school. She considers herself to be an outcast, pretty normal compared to the other students, whom she refers to as the ‘Evernight type’. One day, before school starts , Bianca was walking around the academy grounds, and upon a funny and an unusual event, she meets this handsome boy called Lucas. They started going out from then on, but of course, there’s more to that.. Secrets to be discovered, mysteries to be solved.. Lies upon lies.. happy, sad, angry, and some action moments are all wrapped up in this book. Also.. MAAAAANY twists and turns which is a major PLUS.
Likes: As for the characters, Bianca, although might seem weak, she’s a tough one and quite lovable. Lucas, at times annoying, is a sweet person and strong. And Balthazar is kind and can be trusted. The plot was captivating, it kept me reading!
Claudia truly was able to keep us on our feet with all the twists she was able to put in; she successfully was able to play with my mind. She created this eerie academy, but at the same time, makes us feel safe in there. Absolutely loved this book.
Dislikes: Well, there isn’t much to say here. I can say I did not like the cover of the book, it’s so blinding with all the red. Also, probably there were parts when I got bored with a chapter (the times of when it was just a normal day for Lucas and Bianca). But even after that; Claudia shoots us a blowing twist and surprise.
Overall, one of the best vampire books; to all vampire fans, I absolutely recommend u get this book. Am sure probably most of u read it, cuz I was way behind in reading this; the cover didn’t capture me that much.

5/5 :D

Xoxo Meera

Book Review: New Moon by Stephanie Meyer (Twilight Saga #2)

Synopsis from Goodreads

Title: New Moon

Author: Stephanie Meyer

Publication Date: September 6th, 2006

Publisher: Little, Brown

Shoot, I muttered when the paper sliced my finger; I pulled it out to examine the damage. A single drop of blood oozed from the tiny cut.It all happened very quickly then.Edward threw himself at me, flinging me back across the table...I tumbled down to the floor by the piano, with my arms thrown out instinctively to catch my fall, into the jagged shards of glass. I felt the searing, stinging pain that ran from my wrist to the crease inside my elbow. Dazed and disoriented, I looked up from the bright red blood pulsing out of my arm-into the fevered eyes of the six suddenly ravenous vampires.Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The "star-crossed" lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

My Review

This book is literally dedicated to Jacob Black.
In my opinion, this is way better than Twilight. Stephanie was able to create a great storyline for both Bella and Jacob in which I actually did not miss Edward at all.
The friendship between the characters was so heartwarming and sad at times... I really felt sorry for Jacob!

I extremely enjoyed reading the book

 5/5 for me! :)

Xoxo Meera

Book Review: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer

Synopsis by Goodreads

Title: Twilight

Author: Stephanie Meyer

Publication Date: October 5th, 2005

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Isabella Swan's move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Bella's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Bella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife—between desire and danger. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.

My Review

I was waay behind in reading the Twilight Saga. I'd always pass by it at the bookstore, but I've ignored it because I've already watched the movie. I must say that I was glad to buy it even if it was on an impulse because honestly, I fell in love with the book. It is true that I have heard and read a lot of negative reviews on it, but I cant grasp why? Cuz I honestly do love the book.. maybe I'm weird *sigh*


Here goes my veerrry simple review, not too detailed :P


I've watched the movie before reading the book and I loved it.
When I read it, I fell in love with the book and it was way better than the movie. In the movie, u may not know how Bella truly feels, so it was really nice to read all about it. Kristen Stewart was not able to perfectly portray Belaa from the book. As far as I understand, Bella from the book was kind of perky and clumsy, while Bella from the movie did not show any hint of clumsiness "probably just once in an unnoticable scene where she fell on the ground before reaching her car", so it would be recommended to read it even if u've watched the movie.
I was intrigued by Bella and Edward in the book; their relationship was just magnificent (But I can also say that Edward was TOO perfect, which probably can be a setback).
What I also liked more about the book is that it focuses more into the other characters. Everyone has a detailed history which can be an interest to some readers.
Another thing I loved is that Alice is so sweet, she cares a lot about Bella and Edward which is so cute.
The other reason I love this book is that because it was my first Y/A book and iit made me fall in love with reading again :D


4/5

Xoxo Meera